Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - DRIVER DOOR FAILS TO LOCK FROM ANY SWITCH
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| 1 | Open the Driver's front door. With the DRBIII, enter "Body Computer" then "Input/Output" and observe the Driver Door Ajar status. Does the DRBIII display DRV DR AJAR SW: CLOSED? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> Refer to DRIVER DOOR AJAR OPEN CIRCUIT . Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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Ensure that the Key is still in the Ignition Switch. With the DRBIII, enter "Body Computer" then "Input/Output" and read the Key-InIgnition Switch status.Does the DRBIII display: KEY-IN IGN SW: CLOSED?Yes --> Replace the Body Control Module.Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .No --> Go To 3 |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Ignition Switch C3 connector. Connect a jumper between the Key-In Ignition Switch Sense circuit and Ground circuit. With the DRBIII, enter "Body Computer" then "Input/Output" and observe the Key-In Ignition Switch status. Does the DRBIII display KEY-IN IGN: CLOSED? Yes --> Replace the Ignition Switch. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 4 |
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| 4 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Ignition Switch C3 connector. Turn all lights off. Measure the resistance between ground and the Ground circuit in the Ignition Switch C3 connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Go To 5 No --> Repair the ground circuit for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 5 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Ignition Switch C3 connector. Disconnect the Body Control Module "C1" harness connector. Measure the resistance of the Key-In Ignition Switch Sense circuit between the ignition switch connector and the BCM "C2" connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Go To 6 No --> Repair the Key-In Ignition Switch Sense circuit for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 6 | If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. Repair Replace the Body Control Module. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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